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WA SB6132

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judith Warnick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows qualifying port districts to issue an additional 0.25% of taxable property value in general obligation bonds without voter approval, beyond existing debt limits

  • Eligibility requires the port district to have created a tax increment financing area under chapter 39.114 RCW

  • Port district must have an estimated taxable assessed value between $6 billion and $7 billion in the year the increment area is established

  • Properties within the increment area must have an estimated taxable assessed value under $150 million when the increment area is adopted

  • Additional borrowing authority may only be used for financing public improvements under the tax increment financing statute (chapter 39.114 RCW)

Legislative Description

Authorizing a narrow modification to indebtedness limits for select inland port districts to ensure continued eligibility for federal funding for rail, power, and other critical public infrastructure improvements.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/26/2026
Transportation2/25/2026
Local Government2/16/2026
Rules1/30/2026
Local Government1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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